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January 18, 2012
Frost & Sullivan forecasts strong growth in generic drug market through 2017

Patent expirations of key blockbuster drugs and efforts by payers to contain costs are likely to bring strong growth to the global generic drug market in the next few years as market-earned revenues grow by more than $100 billion, according to an analysis by research firm Frost & Sullivan.

LONDON — Patent expirations of key blockbuster drugs and efforts by payers to contain costs are likely to bring strong growth to the global generic drug market in the next few years as market-earned revenues grow by more than $100 billion, according to an analysis by research firm Frost & Sullivan.

The report, titled "Generic Pharmaceuticals Market — A Global Analysis" and focusing on the United States and Europe, also found that healthcare expenditure and sales revenues are poised to shift to India, China, Brazil, Turkey and South Korea.

December 23, 2011
Thomson Reuters report forecasts post-blockbuster era

Drug makers will focus on patient-specific therapies instead of drugs designed for use by a broad range of people over the next decade, according to a new report released Thursday by Thomson Reuters.

PHILADELPHIA — Drug makers will focus on patient-specific therapies instead of drugs designed for use by a broad range of people over the next decade, according to a new report released Thursday by Thomson Reuters.

The report, titled "The Changing Role of Chemistry in Drug Discovery" and based on drug industry productivity, patent data and other dynamics and trends, was released in recognition of the International Year of Chemistry 2011.

December 22, 2011
Four Congress members add their voice to Express Scripts-Medco merger opposition

In the wake of a key Senate subcommittee hearing this month, and on the heels of the collapse of the blockbuster AT&T and T-Mobile merger, four more U.S. lawmakers have joined the growing ranks of consumer groups, members of Congress and employers questioning the proposed mega-merger of pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts and Medco Health Solutions.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — In the wake of a key Senate subcommittee hearing this month, and on the heels of the collapse of the blockbuster AT&T and T-Mobile merger, four more U.S. lawmakers have joined the growing ranks of consumer groups, members of Congress and employers questioning the proposed mega-merger of pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts and Medco Health Solutions.
 

December 20, 2011
Prestige makes blockbuster acquisition: 17 GSK legacy brands

Prestige on Tuesday acquired 17 over-the-counter brands from GlaxoSmithKline for a total of $660 million in cash.

IRVINGTON, N.Y. — Prestige on Tuesday acquired 17 over-the-counter brands from GlaxoSmithKline for a total of $660 million in cash. Among the brands Prestige acquired are the pain relievers BC, Goody's and Ecotrin brands; digestive brands Beano, Gaviscon, Phazyme, Tagamet and Fiber Choice; and the Sominex sleep aid brand.

September 12, 2011
'Contagion' No. 1 at box office; may drive moviegoers in search of flu shots

The blockbuster movie release of "Contagion" this past weekend may drive more people to seek out their flu shot, proposed the director of the New Jersey Center for Public Health Preparedness.

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — The blockbuster movie release of "Contagion" this past weekend may drive more people to seek out their flu shot, proposed the director of the New Jersey Center for Public Health Preparedness. "Contagion," a movie that mirrors the H1N1 pandemic of 2009, was the No. 1 movie coming out of the weekend with an estimated $23.1 million debut.

June 8, 2011
Blockbuster Express kiosks arrive at Delhaize America banners

Delhaize America banners are getting the kiosk treatment.

DULUTH, Ga. — Delhaize America banners are getting the kiosk treatment.

NCR is adding more than 800 Blockbuster Express kiosks to Delhaize America supermarkets, including Food Lion, Bottom Dollar Food, Harveys and Reid's across 11 states.

Blockbuster Express kiosks will be located either inside or outside the stores and provide easy access to a wide selection of popular movies, starting at a promotional price of $1 per night per rental, NCR said.

October 10, 2010
Online, kiosk DVD rentals steal show in tough times

In an economy that can’t seem to get back on its feet, value-priced home entertainment...

May 25, 2010
NCR rolls out Blockbuster Express kiosks in Texas markets

NCR has introduced Blockbuster Express-branded DVD-rental kiosks in Texas at 105 Tom Thumb and Randall...

May 16, 2010
DVD kiosks steal the show as consumers skip rental stores

Kiosks are becoming a more important venue for video rentals. Attracted by the convenience and...

February 1, 2010
NCR rolls out Blockbuster Express DVD-rental kiosks in Bashas, Food City

NCR Corp. recently installed Blockbuster Express DVD-rental kiosks at more than 100 Bashas’ and Food...

January 18, 2010
NCR brings DVD kiosks to Brookshire Grocery

NCR is gearing up to install Blockbuster Express-branded DVD-rental kiosks in a regional grocery store...